Communications

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Sample Schedules

The schedules below show how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

Digital Video Advising Area

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

• ENG 101 Composition I (3)
• COM 123 Video Production I (4)
• THE 102 Acting I (3)
• COM 110 Public Speaking (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (3)
• COM 101 First Year Seminar in Communications and New Media (1)

Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

• ENG 103 Composition II (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Humanities OR The Arts (3)*
• BUS/COM 122 Video Advertising (3) OR COM/DIG 200 Audio for Film and Video (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)**
• SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3)
• Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Third Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

• BUS 229 Advertising (3)
• COM 202 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
• COM/ENG 223 Media Writing (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)**
• SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (3)*
• Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Fourth Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)

• Business (BUS) Elective (3)
• COM 220 Digital Video Editing (3)
• General Elective (3)*
• SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)**
• SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (3)*

Communications Advising Area

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

• ENG 101 Composition I (3)
• COM 123 Video Production I (4)
• THE 102 Acting I (3)
• COM 110 Public Speaking (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (3)
• COM 101 First Year Seminar in Communications and New Media (1)

Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

• ENG 103 Composition II (3)
• COM 100 Human Communication (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Humanities OR The Arts (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)**
• SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3)
• Health/Physical Education Elective (HPE) (1)

Third Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

• BUS 229 Advertising (3)
• COM 202 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
• COM/ENG 223 Media Writing (3)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)
• SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (3)
• Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Fourth Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)

• Communication (COM) Elective (3)*
• SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3-4)**
• SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science (3)*
• General Elective (3)*
• General Elective (3)*

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Notes

* SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice outcomes are met with either a Social Science, Humanities, Communications, or General elective.
** Must have one course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) and one in Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)

Schedule Updated: June 2, 2023